The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Myron A. Palmer (ASN: RA-12356515), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 27 March 1952, Company I was assigned the mission of assaulting an enemy-held hill near Maktae-dong, Korea. Having engaged the enemy in a fierce fire fight in which the squad leader and assistant squad leader were wounded, the assault group became disorganized and started to withdraw. Realizing the necessity of employing the fire power of the squad, Private Palmer, with complete disregard for his personal safety, moved from his position of cover and defied the hail of fire being directed at him to reach a point in front of the men. From this point, he encouraged them to remain in their positions and continue firing on the hostile fortifications. Inspired by their new and fearless leader, the group commenced their advance, laying a devastating hail of fire on the enemy positions. Seeing one man wounded and lying exposed to the intense enemy fire, Private Palmer again braved the lethal hail, went to the side of his wounded comrade and brought him back to a place of comparative safety. Upon assurance that the wounded man had received medical attention, he courageously returned to his hazardous positions in front of the men and led them to a successful completion of their mission. The heroic action displayed by Private Palmer reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.